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What do I really need for a baby?

Hello, I am expecting my first and second children. Twin boys!! I been getting things ready but I don't want to buy anything that won't be useless or a waste of money. I have 2 cribs, car seats, high chairs, double stroller, and a changing table. Anything else useful to you other mommies out there?

A baby monitr, video and audio are best... Lots of diapers, onesis, bibs, burp cloths, a baby first aid kit, a bouncy seat or two and a tummy time mat , a mobile for their cribs, lol there's so many things! And definetly a breast pump if you plan on breast feeding. But wait to buy any more until after your baby shower, if you're having one.

Ugh I wish I hadn't bought a big high chair. It was a total waste of money. I wish I had bought the space saver high chair/booster seat from the beginning. I would suggest getting at least 1 of those bouncy/vibrating seats since you are having twins it was really helpful when my son was an infant. You may want to get 2 but I would probably just get 1 at first and see how much you use it. Have a spare changing pad and cover for diaper changes you will probably need it with 2! A squishy kneeler for the bathtub. I had the 1 with pockets and a pad that folded over the side of the tub and then after year 1 I just got the squishy one that goes on the floor. A variety of blankets for different temps, including the nice light ones made of muslin you can use when it is hot to just block the sun. A car window sun shade, my son screamed bloody murder when the sun was in his eyes in the car. A mirror is nice too for when they are rear facing so you can still see them. This will sound silly but I highly recommend an iPod speaker for their room. My son has had the same sleeping playlist since he was about 6 months old and it is invaluable. I used it for naps and overnight and even travel with it. As long as that music is playing he can sleep ANYWHERE!

LOTS and LOTS of daipers and wipes!! Also, a wipes warmer is a miracle for middle of the night changings!! Invest in some pacifiers and teething rings. Swaddling blakets may seem like a dumb investment since they outgrow them so quickly but, trust me INVEST in the swadding blankets. Oh and I bought a bobby for my first kid that got used as everything from a breatfeeding pillow to a pillow to help BOTH daughters learn to sit upright. GOOD LUCK is the most important thing!!!

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